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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.78, 538.10 and 166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.78, 538.10 and 166.36 is: 249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.78 : 538.10 = 166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.78/538.10 = 166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.78x = 538.10 × 166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.78x = 89,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,518.32/358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.51

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